Ways to build strong friendships
Be loyal to a friend. Part of being a friend is being prepared to devote your time and energy to helping out your friends. If a friend needs help with an unpleasant thing, or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on, be there for them. This is a good way to attract the kind of friends you want in your life.
When you say you'll do something, do it. When your friend tells you a secret, keep it secret from others. Be someone that people know that they can rely on. If you show this quality to your friends, they will appreciate it and will be reliable in return.
Be a good listener. Many people think they have to appear very interesting. Listen carefully to what people say, remember important details about them, ask questions about their interests, and take the time to learn more about them.
Stress your good qualities. Show others what makes you stand apart from the crowd. Talk about your interests and hobbies. Everyone has interesting stories to tell – don't be afraid to share yours. People love to be around someone who makes them laugh.
Choose your friends wisely. As you make friends with more people, you may find that some are hard to get along with. Sometimes you may even realize that certain friendships are unhealthy. Cherish those friends who are a positive influence in your life, and do your best to be a positive influence in theirs.
A. Be a reliable friend.
B. Keep your promise to your friend.
C. Be respectful of their decisions and share yours with him.
D. Besides, a little humor always keeps a conversation light and happy.
E. In this case, walk your way out of the friendship as gracefully as possible.
F. Being a loyal friend will attract other people to you who value this quality.
G. Far more important than that, however, is the ability to show that you're interested in others.
